I & I Editorial BoardSome headlines that caught our eye.
Portland’s Riots
U.S. Homeland Security confirms three units sent paramilitary officers to Portland — Reuters
COVID-19 ‘Stimulus’ & The Economy
Stimulus Package Update: Republicans Unite On Second Stimulus Check, Balk Over Payroll Tax Cut — Forbes
Republicans and White House divided on stimulus proposal: ‘I’m not a no, I’m a hell no’ — CNN
The 7 major flash points on Congress’s coronavirus relief package — Washington Post
A second Great Depression? Unemployment crisis hits big cities hard — CNBC
U.S.-China Faceoff
State Department orders China to close its consulate in Houston — Politico
China vows retaliation after U.S. ordered its Houston consulate closed within 72 hours — USA Today
Rubio: Chinese consulate in Houston was ‘massive spy center’ — Fox News
Pompeo suggests global coalition against China for ‘exploiting’ coronavirus — Fox News
‘Unacceptable Behavior’ By China, Says U.S. On Clashes With India — NDTV
. . . More On COVID-19
Fauci Files: Celebrated doc’s career dotted with ethics, safety controversies inside NIH — Just The News
California has most COVID-19 cases in U.S., surpassing New York, as spike continues — Los Angeles Times
Economy & Business Stuff
Tesla picks Texas for its largest auto assembly plant — Associated Press
Nike to ax jobs, shuffle leadership overseas — New York Post
Newsroom Job Cuts Up 170% Through June, Worst On Record — Zero Hedge
FYI
U.S. infant mortality rate hits all-time low, CDC reports — UPI
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